The Large Projects Fund (LPF), which awards up to $100,000 per project, is open to applications once a year. The deadline is May 4, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. It is mandatory for interested community groups to attend one of the six LPF workshops offered before applying. The workshops are as follows:

The Small and Simple Projects Fund, which provides awards of up to $25,000, has three opportunities to apply. Deadlines for applications are February 2, June 1, and October 5, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. For those interested in applying in February, NMF staff is hosting workshops about the guidelines and application process. The dates are as follows:

Empowers neighborhood business districts to organize around a common vision and attract investment. It provides district leaders with funding and support to harness their collective strengths, decide on joint action, and make changes to improve their districts. Grants range from $10,000 to $200,000.

Application Opens

Early October, 2015

Deadline

End of October, 2015

Eligibility

Neighborhood business districts: Local chamber of commerce, merchants association, community organization, or coalition of organizations and other business district stakeholders can apply on behalf of the district. The application should demonstrate that efforts in the district are coordinated among community stakeholders.

Funded By

Office of Economic Development

Project Examples

Consulting support to create a district action plan Staff and project funding to implement an action plan Façade or capital improvement projects in districts

Provides funds to Seattle's community-based organizations to build capacity in the community to address structural racism. Total amount available is $75,000 in 2015.

Application Opens

February 13, 2015

Deadline

Friday, March 27, 2015. Please note: all potential proposers are required to make preliminary presentations at a symposium on March 9, 2015.

Eligibility

Both individual human service agencies and coalitions of agencies may seek these technical assistance funds on behalf of their constituents to begin to collectively address structural racism in their respective areas

Funded By

Seattle Office for Civil Rights / Seattle Office of Arts and Culture

Project Examples

Process to recruit students for special programs that mirror the community. Train organizations about racial equity and strategies to achieve it. Train educators to be more aware of biases about race, and address structural racism.

Awards up to $30,000 in matching funds to community projects which increase increase technology literacy, provide access to computers, the internet and other information technologies; and increase civic participation through the use of technology.

Deadline

Thursday, March 19, 2015. Workshops will be held February 10th and 12th.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations located in Seattle serving Seattle residents

Ad-hoc groups of residents formed to work on specific projects

Community councils, neighborhood associations, or groups of businesses that draws their memberships from commonly recognized geographic neighborhoods

Community-based organizations with a majority of its members residing or operating in Seattle and who seek to improve the quality of life for a particular community

Funded By

Department of Information Technology Community Technology Program

Project Examples

Basic technology skills training for low income and homeless familiesAfter school robotics or STEM program to train youth of colorComputer lab upgrade for senior adults with Internet and Facebook trainingCommunity building project using mobile devices and mapping tools